Source: Honda: Press release after the jump.
Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Two Honda Brand Concept Models at 2012 Beijing Motor Show
Honda Motor (China) Investment Co.,
Ltd. today exhibited at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show the world premiere
of the Concept C and the Concept S, two concept models that show the
direction of mass-production models Honda will introduce to the market
next year. (The 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, public days: April 27 - May 2, 2012)
Concept C is a concept model for a middle-class sedan Honda is
developing specially for the Chinese market. The "C" represents "Cool,"
"Challenge," and "China." The Concept C features a stately, distinctive
and sporty design that was inspired by the image of a dragon. The
product planning for this model was led by Honda's Chinese associates
and the development was done through cooperation between development
teams in China and Japan. Honda is planning to introduce a
mass-production model based on this Concept C next year through Guangqi
Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.
Concept S is a global concept model of a new-value passenger mover
that was developed primarily for the Chinese market and will go on sale
first in China. The "S" stands for "Stylish," "Smart" and "Surprise."
Adopting a hybrid powertrain, this concept model realizes both the "fun
of driving" and excellent environmental performance at the same time. A
spacious cabin was realized by Honda's packaging technologies, which is
one of the distinctive strengths of Honda. A mass-production model based
on this Concept S is scheduled for introduction to the Chinese market
through Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. next year, followed by a
global release.
Also at the Beijing Motor Show, the Acura brand introduced the Acura
ILX, a small-sized sedan and the RDX, a small-sized SUV for the first
time in China. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in China this
fall. Also an all-new Acura NSX Concept supercar will be displayed in
China for the first time. The new NSX will be launched in China after it
is launched in the U.S. within the next three years.
Last year, Guangqi Honda launched the mass production model of its
original brand named Li Nian. And yesterday, Dongfeng Honda introduced
CIIMO, its originally developed middle-class sedan.
"What continues to drive Honda forward is our passion to take on new
challenges with our technologies without being limited by what came
before, and to create products that make our customers say, 'I wanted
this kind of car!' We will concentrate this driving force here in China
and build vehicles tailored to the needs of our Chinese customers.
Toward this end, Honda and our joint venture companies will work
together to further localize our development, production and parts
sourcing in China."
Concept C
Concept C is a concept model for a middle-class sedan Honda is
developing specially for the Chinese market. The "C" represents "Cool,"
"Challenge," and "China." The Concept C features a stately, distinctive
and sporty design that was inspired by the image of a dragon. The
product planning for this model was led by Honda's Chinese associates
and the development was done through cooperation between development
teams in China and Japan. Honda is planning to introduce a
mass-production model based on this Concept C next year through Guangqi
Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.
Concept C
Concept S
Concept S is a global concept model of a new-value passenger mover
that was developed primarily for the Chinese market and will go on sale
first in China. The "S" stands for "Stylish," "Smart" and "Surprise."
Adopting a hybrid powertrain, this concept model realizes both the "fun
of driving" and excellent environmental performance at the same time. A
spacious cabin was realized by Honda's packaging technologies, which is
one of the distinctive strengths of Honda. A mass-production model based
on this Concept S is scheduled for introduction to the Chinese market
through Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. next year, followed by a
global release.
Concept S
Introducing Acura ILX and RDX this fall
Also at the Beijing Motor Show, the Acura brand introduced the Acura
ILX, a small-sized sedan and the RDX, a small-sized SUV for the first
time in China. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in China this
fall. Also an all-new Acura NSX Concept supercar will be displayed in
China for the first time. The new NSX will be launched in China after it
is launched in the U.S. within the next three years.
ILX
RDX
NSX Concept
Strengthening China-original development models
Last year, Guangqi Honda launched the mass production model of its
original brand named Li Nian. And yesterday, Dongfeng Honda introduced
CIIMO, its originally developed middle-class sedan.
CIIMO
